Darkbird are performing at the Side Project Sundays series this Sunday (May 28th) at Kitty Cohens in Austin. Letitia Smith the brains behind the showcase caught up with Kelly Barnes & Brian Cole from the band to get an up close and personal look at the band and how they have evolved. Check out the full interview right HERE!

Loris Lowe, the host of "Local Licks" on KLBJ 93.7 in Austin gave Chill Russell's single "Answers" and Darkbird's track "Bad Self" a spin on the airwaves this past week. Tune in to the show every Tuesday night at 11pm-12am to hear some of the best local up coming artists Austin has to offer.

Austin online music publication The Cosmic Clash have the Exclusive Premiere of the debut self titled album from Austin rockers Chill Russell. The bands release show is this Friday (May 18th) at the Mohawk in Austin but you can get a first listen of the record (above). "The nine-track self-titled record is a mix of classic and indie rock. That means the record is both easily digested but has enough complexity to entertain your average music nerd" Greg Ackerman couldn't have said it better himself, read the full premiere at The Cosmic Clash.

Austin music publication The Austinot have the hot tip on concert picks for this weekend which includes Chill Russell's album release show at the Mohawk. "An infectious blend of surf, ’60s pop, and early aughts garage rock, Chill Russell is rapidly climbing the ranks in the ATX rock scene. Songs like “Know What I Need” pulse with the energy and bop of The Strokes, while “Low” balances crunchy guitar with an ear worm sing-a-long hook that takes permanent residence in your brain"A show not to be missed!

Chill Russell stopped into KUTX 98.9 in Austin to perform in Studio 1A ahead of their debut album release this Friday. You can listen to the bands performance and interview with Jack Anderson right HERE!

Chill Russell stopped into CBS Austin to perform on Music Monday ahead of their debut album release show this Friday at the Mohawk in Austin. In case you missed the bands television performance you can watch the recap right HERE!